About the role
As an Engagement Lead - Infrastructure Architecture, you will make an impact by driving enterprise-scale infrastructure strategy, architecture governance, and transformation initiatives that enable business growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. You will be a valued member of the infrastructure leadership team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, operations teams, cybersecurity partners, and enterprise architects to deliver resilient, scalable, and innovative infrastructure solutions.
In this role, you will:
Lead the design and governance of enterprise infrastructure architectures that align technology investments with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
Develop infrastructure standards, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps that enhance scalability, resilience, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid environments.
Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement integrated solutions leveraging ServiceNow for workflow automation, configuration management, service visibility, and operational excellence.
Drive architecture governance through design reviews, risk assessments, technology evaluations, and adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.
Mentor and guide technical teams while promoting reusable architecture patterns, automation strategies, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in The United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations
What you need to have to be considered
15+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture within complex enterprise environments, including large-scale transformation initiatives and hybrid infrastructure ecosystems.
Strong ServiceNow experience, including Configuration Management Database (CMDB), service catalog management, workflow automation, integrations, and service management processes.
Proven ability to lead infrastructure strategy, architecture governance, and enterprise modernization programs from planning through successful delivery.
Deep expertise in data center technologies, networking, storage, virtualization, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cloud infrastructure services.
Advanced project and program management skills with experience managing multi-phase initiatives, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and value realization.
Experience designing secure, resilient, and compliant infrastructure solutions while incorporating regulatory, governance, and cybersecurity requirements.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and service reliability.
These will help you stand out
Experience leading infrastructure transformation programs across global and geographically distributed teams.
Expertise in infrastructure automation, observability platforms, capacity planning, and performance optimization methodologies.
Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, platform engineering practices, and enterprise automation frameworks.
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and conducting proof-of-concept initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
Strong understanding of security-by-design principles, including identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and audit readiness.
Applicants will be accepted till 09/30/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $119K - $135K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
